Nortel Provides High-Speed Access to World’s Tallest Residential Apartment Building

Data FX Uses Nortel Technology to Deliver High-Speed Access to Queensland’s Latest Icon

NOVEMBER 11, 2005, GOLD COAST, Australia - Q1, the world’s tallest residential apartment building, has been equipped by technology provider Data FX with a high-speed data network from Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT]. The network provides broadband Internet access to the tower’s 526 apartments.

A flagship development of the Sunland Group [ASX: SDG], Q1 is set to become the latest high-profile landmark in Australia’s famous Gold Coast resort town, Surfers Paradise.

"Q1 represents the pinnacle of apartment-style living on the Gold Coast, blending the resort town’s relaxed lifestyle with the modern conveniences and high-tech networking infrastructure typically reserved for major urban centres" said Daniel Thompson, chief operating officer, Data FX.

"As a solution provider for multi-billion dollar residential and commercial developments throughout Australia we’re responsible for ensuring our customers - and their customers - get the best possible experience from our technology solutions" Thompson said. "That’s why Nortel, with its proven technology, was chosen for Q1, and why we’ll continue specifying Nortel for major developments where carrier-grade availability, speed and reliability are simply non-negotiable"

"Service providers like Data FX are increasingly using Nortel’s technology to deliver carrier grade services to a wide range of customers such as property developers, neighbourhood communities and multinational enterprises" said Mark Stevens, president, Australia and New Zealand, Nortel.

"The network deployed throughout Q1 means that work does not need to be a place you go, but rather a thing you do" Stevens said. "Using Nortel technology, Data FX has delivered a solution that is designed to give Q1 residents access to the same powerful business infrastructure enjoyed by millions of business users in major financial centres. This means they can enjoy the lifestyle benefits of this magnificent development without foregoing access to the same rich multimedia and networking facilities they rely on for their business. It’s literally the best of both worlds"

Data FX provides Q1 residents with broadband Internet services routed through Nortel’s Ethernet switched infrastructure to each apartment.

"One of the unique features of our Q1 solution is two-way Internet access, which means upload speeds match download speeds for a faster, less restricted experience" Thompson said. "This means guests and residents can enjoy all the benefits of a super-fast network like video-on-demand and real-time video conferencing"

Q1 is the world’s tallest residential tower, featuring 526 one, two and three bedroom apartments, 80 floors, conference facilities, ground floor retail outlets, sandy beach lagoon swimming pool, spa, sauna and fitness centre, and Australia’s only beachside observation deck.

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